The following 3 articles published in the Medical Journal of
Australia today may be of interest. There is a link to a
video of the national television report about these articles
below. ZEE
The medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry: when
will we open our eyes? Kerry J Breen. Med J Aust 2004; 180
(8): 409-410. mja.com.au180 08 19Open ↗
0404\bre10055_fm.html
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Clinical Ethics
The ethics of pharmaceutical industry relationships with
medical students Wendy A Rogers, Peter R Mansfield, Annette
J Braunack-Mayer and Jon N Jureidini. Med J Aust 2004; 180
(8): 411-414. mja.com.au180 08 19Open ↗
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Commentary
Pharmaceutical companies and medical students: a
student's view Matthew S Hutchinson. Med J Aust 2004; 180
(8): 414. mja.com.au180 08 190Open ↗
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Medicos swayed by drug freebies, study finds. ABC TV News 18
April 2004 abc.net.aus1089803.htmOpen ↗